IMG Academy Wins Battle at the Beach
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IMG 17 STJ 14 2024 6’0 185 QB – Jayden Bradford Jayden Bradford 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB Bradenton IMG Academy | 2024 State FL – IMG – Liberty Yet again, the IMG dual-threat quarterback Jayden Bradford Jayden Bradford…
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2024 6’0 185 QB – Jayden Bradford Jayden Bradford 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB Bradenton IMG Academy | 2024 State FL – IMG – Liberty
Yet again, the IMG dual-threat quarterback Jayden Bradford Jayden Bradford 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB Bradenton IMG Academy | 2024 State FL proved that he can do it all on the football field. With 198 total yards and 2 total touchdowns, Bradford’s electric performance paved the way to an Ascenders’ victory. He finished the contest with a 71.2 QBR rate, and he also completely outplayed the opposing St. Joe’s backfield in its entirety. The Liberty commit looks poised to maintain an undefeated record throughout the season, and, with the way that he’s playing, it’s most definitely possible for the Ascenders. After a week off, Jayden Bradford Jayden Bradford 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB Bradenton IMG Academy | 2024 State FL and the Ascenders face 2-0 Ben Davis HS in Indianapolis, IN on September 8th.
2024 6’4 275 DL – David Stone David Stone 6'4" | 270 lbs | DL Bradenton IMG Academy | 2024 State FL – IMG – Oklahoma
One of the many highlights of this elite Battle at the Beach matchup was the commitment announcement of 5 star defensive lineman David Stone David Stone 6'4" | 270 lbs | DL Bradenton IMG Academy | 2024 State FL . After dawning their hat, Oklahoma Sooners fans nationwide must be feeling a lot better about their program’s future. David Stone David Stone 6'4" | 270 lbs | DL Bradenton IMG Academy | 2024 State FL was one of the top uncommitted lineman remaining in the nation, and I know for certain that Brent Venables and his staff feel a lot better about their depth at pass rusher now. With a game-sealing sack and a handful of clutch tackles, David Stone David Stone 6'4" | 270 lbs | DL Bradenton IMG Academy | 2024 State FL continued to wreak havoc on the opposing backfield, and his presence made it extremely difficult for Samaj Jones Samaj Jones 6'0" | 215 lbs | QB St. Joseph's Prep | 2024 State PA to get anything going for the Hawks on offense. David Stone David Stone 6'4" | 270 lbs | DL Bradenton IMG Academy | 2024 State FL has been an all-around game changer for IMG during his time there, and my prediction is that he has the exact same impact on Oklahoma’s program if not even more so!
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2024 6’1 185 DB – Ellis Robinson IV Ellis Robinson IV 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Bradenton IMG Academy | 2024 State FL – IMG – Georgia
Ellis Robinson IV Ellis Robinson IV 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Bradenton IMG Academy | 2024 State FL was absolutely lockdown defensively for the entire game, and he also showed flashes of greatness on the offensive side of the ball as well. When he secured a diving interception, he made the play of the game for the Ascenders which immediately led to IMG’s first touchdown of the day. Robinson also ran about an 80 yard punt return all the way to the end zone for a score, but the highlight reel touchdown was called back for holding. Even so, this play emphasizes Robinson’s tremendous overall athletic ability, and it shows that his skillset will translate tremendously well at the next level. The Georgia Bulldogs are clearly still the top dogs in the recruiting sector with the signing of such an elite prospect like IMG Academy’s Ellis Robinson IV Ellis Robinson IV 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Bradenton IMG Academy | 2024 State FL . He’s currently the #1 ranked player in the ESPN Top 300 for his class.
2025 6’2 175 WR – Donovan Olugbode Donovan Olugbode 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR Bradenton IMG Academy | 2025 State FL – IMG
In this highly competitive contest, there wasn’t a more impressive receiver on the field than Donovan Olugbode Donovan Olugbode 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR Bradenton IMG Academy | 2025 State FL of IMG Academy. Olugbode was the only pass catcher to record a touchdown score in this game, and, with a 45 yard catch and run, he did so in emphatic fashion. In total, he hauled-in 3 catches for 60 yards and a touchdown, and he demonstrated great chemistry with his QB- Jayden Bradford Jayden Bradford 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB Bradenton IMG Academy | 2024 State FL . It’s no coincidence that Olugbode already has a bunch of elite D1 offers from: Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Wisconsin, UC Boulder, UMiami, Iowa, Nebraska, Michigan State, Illinois, and many more. He’s currently on pace to have the best statistical season of his career, and my prediction is that we see another strong performance from him against Ben Davis on the 9th of September.
2024 5’10 195 RB – Jerrick Gibson Jerrick Gibson 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Bradenton IMG Academy | 2024 State FL – IMG – Texas
Jerrick Gibson Jerrick Gibson 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Bradenton IMG Academy | 2024 State FL ran for more yards than any other IMG ball carrier over the weekend, and he cemented his status as the #1 RB option on the Ascenders’ depth chart. Gibson ran the ball 4x more than any other IMG ball carrier, and he still managed to average more than 3 yards per carry. He doesn’t shy away from the passing game, and I believe that his involvement in that sector will grow as he continues to gain confidence with that part of his skillset. Jerrick Gibson Jerrick Gibson 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Bradenton IMG Academy | 2024 State FL recently made his commitment to Texas, and I think it’s pretty obvious that this is a match made in heaven for both parties. All of Longhorn nation must be beyond excited with the signing of such an elite RB talent like Jerrick Gibson Jerrick Gibson 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Bradenton IMG Academy | 2024 State FL !
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